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Joél Drakes-Thomas Signs His Professional Contract

Football

Year2026

Duration8m

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Crystal Palace are delighted to announce that Academy forward Joél Drakes-Thomas has signed his first professional contract with the club. The 17-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough 2025/26 campaign, helping the Under-18s win the club’s first-ever U18 Premier League Cup, while also making four senior appearances and becoming Palace’s youngest-ever Premier League player. #southlondon #crystalpalace #premierleague __________________________________________________ About the Official Crystal Palace YouTube Channel: Here you will find all the latest videos from Crystal Palace's Men’s, Women’s, and Academy teams, including all Premier League, WSL2, FA Cup, and League Cup goals. Enjoy highlights, training, BTS and documentaries to get closer to the likes of Daichi Kamada, Eddie Nketiah, Adam Wharton, Daniel Munoz, and more. ▶ Subscribe:    / officialcpfc   ▶ Follow us on TikTok:   / cpfc   ▶ Follow us on Instagram:   / cpfc   ▶ Follow us on X: https://x.com/CPFC ▶ Like us on Facebook:   / officialcpfc   ▶ Visit our official website: https://www.cpfc.co.uk